Clinical Nursing Practica Coach - Bilingual - Saskatoon

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Saskatchewan is looking for a bilingual Clinical Nursing Practica Coach to instruct and mentor nursing students across various practice education settings. The ideal candidate must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing and experience as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse. Responsibilities involve providing evaluation, support, and guidance to students, alongside collaboration with education teams. The role requires active participation in student assessments and may involve travel.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses with recent clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
• Practicing membership in good standing with the CRNS or RPNAS.
• CPR BLS Provider certification must be current within two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and mentorship to nursing students.
• Conduct formative and summative evaluations.
• Engage in interprofessional teaching/learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Overview

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Special Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Important Documents and Application Details

• Your application documents are kept on file for a year, after which you must reapply.
• Please upload a copy of your CRNS or RPNAS registration verification and copies of your CPR BLS Provider or BLS (HCP), mask fit testing, and TLR certifications in the "Other" section of the required documents.
• Due to practice education needs varying term by term, candidates will be contacted relative to operational needs over the academic year.
• Indicate if you wish to be contacted about future postings in your application.
• For existing Practica Coaches: Your curriculum vitae and teaching dossier are kept on file and automatically attached to your application. You may update your curriculum vitae and teaching dossier at any time by clicking on the "Attach" link next to the document you wish to upload and then upload your edited version. To remove your previously uploaded document from your application for this position, click the "Remove" link next to the document you wish to remove. Existing practica coaches do not have to provide new references and transcripts with each application. After you have been hired the first time, just type n/a in the text box provided on the manage documents screen. If you require further information regarding this competition, please contact the faculty/department you are applying to. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada

Position Details

• Posting Summary Competition Number 20251863SS
• Position Title Clinical Nursing Practica Coach - Bilingual - Saskatoon
• Faculty/Department Faculty of Nursing
• Unit Nursing - Clinical
• Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791
• Job Family N/A
• Category Sessional Practica Coach
• Number of Vacancies 1

Position Summary

The Faculty of Nursing invites applications for a bilingual clinical nursing practica coach. Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses with recent clinical experience across multiple care areas are encouraged to apply.

The position encompasses the instruction, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of nursing students in various practice education, community, and lab/seminar settings throughout years 1-4 of the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program. These responsibilities vary according to the practice education setting and the course assigned. Successful applicants will be required to abide by the policies, procedures, and health and safety guidelines of the University of Regina and the various agencies/settings where the practice education/seminar/lab or community work occurs.

The position responsibilities include formative and summative evaluation of students’ practice education/seminar/lab performance related to course competencies and learning outcomes. This may further include determining students’ practice education assignments, practice education instruction, evaluation of student progress, and support within the agency during student research time.

Individuals are expected to model professionalism, accountability, and reliability. Participation in student evaluation in the practice education/seminar or lab settings requires supporting the learner’s growth and providing constructive feedback to support the learner’s progression toward the course competencies and learning outcomes.

Responsibilities may include low, medium, and high-fidelity simulation and interprofessional teaching/learning events.

The work of this position requires exemplary collaboration and communication within the teaching teams and within the practice education setting’s interdisciplinary partners.

Opportunities for participation in SCBScN program activities. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of nursing students in practice education, community, and lab/seminar settings.
• Conduct formative and summative evaluations related to course competencies and learning outcomes.
• Determine practice education assignments, provide instruction, and evaluate student progress.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and reliability; give constructive feedback to support learner growth.
• Engage in low, medium, and high-fidelity simulation and interprofessional teaching/learning.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and interdisciplinary partners.
• Participate in SCBScN program activities; travel as required.

Position Requirements

• Practicing membership in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) and/or the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS).
• CPR BLS Provider or BLS (HCP) must be current within two years.
• TLR must be current within three years.
• Mask fit testing must be current within three years.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of recent and relevant experience as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Application of theory, practices, and principles of adult education; facilitation and interaction in small groups by leading, modelling, and teaching.

Physical Demands & Salary

Pay Grade: Practica Coach Rates

Salary Range: $64.01 per hour

Status & Work Hours

• Status: Term
• Work Hours: Hours and days of the week vary per course – including clinical research, clinical/lab experience, preparation, and evaluation time and are subject to change due to factors including pandemic considerations.
• Stipend includes course meetings and vacation pay.

Course Modality & Dates

Course Modality: in-person

Course Dates and Time: Duration (if Term/Temporary)

Full-Time/Part-Time: Not specified

Other Preference: Posting No Preference

Target Posting: Not Targeted

Additional Information

Contact Information: Danny Lavertu, Clinical Coordinator
[e-mail]

Job Open Date: 09/24/2026

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Application Instructions (containing privacy notice and references): See above in Special Instructions.

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Reference Letter & Supplemental Questions

Reference Letter: Minimum References; Maximum References; Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants field on Posting)

Optional Documents